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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,009.30, 307,513.95 and 163,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,009.30, 307,513.95 and 163,537.30 is: 245,305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,009.30 : 307,513.95 = 163,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,009.30/307,513.95 = 163,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,009.30x = 307,513.95 × 163,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,009.30x = 50,290,001,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,290,001,095.34/205,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,305.95

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